'Sexting and Juveniles' subject of police talk

DEL MAR  The San Diego Police Department is organizing an informational meeting about “sexting” in light of a series of cases involving middle and high school girls in the city and county.

“Sexting and Juveniles” will be discussed 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the gym at Cathedral Catholic High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Road., San Diego. Police Officer Jordan Wells of the Northwestern Division’s juvenile services team is scheduled to speak about prevention strategies at the event.

Officers reportedly are investigating 20 to 30 boys and girls from ages 13 to 18 who sent or received sexually explicit images on cell phones. Photos originally were sent from the girls to boys, who then sent them to others, according to police reports.

The trend has gained in popularity over the years with teens, and parents can find tips on how to talk to their children about sexting from the SafetyNet program, funded by the San Diego Police Foundation, at www.SmartCyberChoices.org.